Welcome to the 2012 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Jadun McCarthy! The Teacher of the Year serves on the Partnership Board during their tenure. Meet Jadun. Jadun was recently profiled on the CBS Early Show. He is an impressive fellow. We are proud to have him on our Board of Directors.
The Partnership thanks 2011 Teacher of the Year Pam Williams for her tireless service to the state and this organization. Thanks, Pam!
The Georgia Partnership's Board of Directors is comprised of professionals from many different fields but all are united in a common goal: raising student achievement in Georgia. We are grateful for their governance and service and especially proud when they are recognized for individual achievement.
Jackie Parker, Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy for Newell Rubbermaid, has been named President of The Newell Rubbermaid Foundation. The Foundation is a commitment to increase the company's positive impact in the local communities in which it operates throughout the world. The focus is on educational opportunities for children and young adults.
Stacey Abrams, Georgia House Minority Leader (D-Atlanta), has been named one of about a dozen Democrat lawmakers across the country with a bright future by Governing Magazine. The publication said Abrams was credited "with winning concessions" from Governor Nathan Deal on education and tax issues. Stacey was also the subject of a flattering Atlanta Journal-Constitution profile earlier this year. Congratulations Stacey!
Former Chair Phil Jacobs was honored by the Georgia Council on Economic Education May 16 as its 2011 VanLandingham Award winner. The honor recognizes "a long-term commitment to education in a variety of settings." Congratulations Phil!
Congratulations are due to Pat Willis, executive director of VOICES for Georgia's Children, for being named one of 19 Atlantans honored by Business to Business Magazine as their 2011 IMPACT Award winners. The title is bestowed upon top Atlanta leaders in the private, public and non-profit sectors.
Partnership Board Chair Ann Cramer was the subject of an Atlanta Journal-Constitution profile as a result of being named Chair of the Carter Center's Board of Councilors. Here's the story. Congratulations Ann!
Two more... Ann has landed yet more honors. Posse Atlanta has named Ann its honoree at their annual Power of 10 Fundraiser to be held later this year. The honor is presented to a leader in the Atlanta community who is committed to diversity and educational equity. Ann was honored at the May 10th Nonprofit Summit's Revolution Awards luncheon. Ann was honored (Legendary Philanthropist) for her "vision and her inspiration as a tireless and passionate advocate dedicated to improving the lives and opportunities for children and families across Georgia." That's our Ann! Congratulations!
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Paul Bowers
President & CEO, Georgia Power Company
Secretary/Treasurer
Reuben McDaniel
President & CEO, RM Capital Management, LLC
Past Chair
Ann Cramer
Director Americas, IBM Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, IBM, Atlanta | Stacey Abrams | Representative, District 84, Georgia House of Representatives, Atlanta | | Judy Agerton | Executive Director, External Affairs, AT&T Atlanta | | John Barge | State School Superintendent, Atlanta | | Kristin Bernhard | Governor's Education Policy Advisor, Atlanta | | Robert L. Brown | Presdient and CEO, RL Brown & Associates | | Mark Butler | Commissioner, Georgia Department of Labor | | Bobby Cagle | Commissioner, Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, Atlanta | | Chris Clark | President, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta | | Brooks Coleman | Chair, Education Committee, Georgia House of Representatives, Duluth | | Stephen Dolinger | President, Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, Atlanta | | Sally FitzGerald | Education Director, League of Women Voters of Georgia, Atlanta | | Herb Garrett | Executive Director, Georgia School Superintendents Association, Atlanta | | Sis Henry | Executive Director, Georgia School Boards Association, Lawrenceville | | Ed Heys | Deputy Managing Partner, Deloitte, Atlanta | | Henry Huckaby | Chancellor, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Atlanta | | Ronald Jackson | Commissioner, Technical College System of Georgia, Atlanta | | Phil Jacobs | Principal, Pendelton Consulting Group, Atlanta | | Otis Johnson | Mayor, City of Savannah | | Donna Kosicki | President, Georgia PTA, Atlanta | | Allene Magill | Executive Director, Professional Association of Georgia Educators, Atlanta | | Lewis Massey | President, Massey & Bowers LLC, Atlanta | | Jadun McCarthy | 2012 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Northeast Health Science Magnet School, Macon | | Milford McGuirt | Senior Partner, KPMG, Atlanta | | Fran Millar | Chair, Education and Youth Committee, Georgia Senate, Dunwoody | | Jack Parish | Executive Director, Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, Flowery Branch | | Jackie Parker | Vice President, Global Inclusion & Diversity and Head of Corporate Philanthropy, Newell Rubbermaid, Atlanta | | John C. Reid | Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta | | Beheruz Sethna | President, University of West Georgia, Carrollton | | Charlene Sizemore | President and Chief Executive Officer, Sizemore, Inc., Augusta | | Tim Smith | Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta | | Tisha Tallman | President and Chief Executive Officer, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta | | Chris Turner | Executive Director, Georgia Association of Educators, Tucker | | Pat Willis | Executive Director, Voices for Georgia's Children, Atlanta |
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